Architectural records for buildings by John Lloyd Wright, [ca. 1912-1972, bulk 1923-1956]

  • Collection ID 1981.0287
  • Creator Names Wright, John Lloyd.
  • Title Architectural records for buildings by John Lloyd Wright [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1912-1972, bulk 1923-1956]
  • Physical description
    • ca. 150 linear ft. of drawings, etc.
    • 6 boxes of manuscripts.
    • 20 photographic prints : b&w.
    • 3 boxes of photographs : col.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage or negatives in cool storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
  • Collection summary Job files (ca. 200) for buildings and alterations by John Lloyd Wright, an architect based in Chicago (Ill.) for part of his career. Designs were for various clients, many in the Chicago area but also in other locations throughout the country. Files for a building often contain drawings, blueprints, elevations, other plans, etc. Photographic materials include color photographic prints, slides, glass slides, etc. Collection includes some specifications, a scrapbook (photocopies), and a small amount of correspondence with colleagues.
  • Finding Aids Note Description sheets filed by job number are available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Biographical or Historical Note John Lloyd Wright was born John Kenneth Wright: b. 12/12/1892; d. 1972. In addition to his distinguished career as an architect, he is remembered as the inventor of the toy known as Lincoln Logs, ca. 1916-1918. He was the son of Frank Lloyd Wright.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Artifacts associated with Wright are in the holdings of Chicago History Museum. To view them, special advance arrangements must be made through the Registrar's Office.
  • Names
    • Wright, John Lloyd Archives.
    • Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 Influence.
  • Subjects
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Buildings United States 20th century.
    • Architectural firms Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Modern movement (Architecture) Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Architectural drawings. aat
    • Architectural photographs. gmgpc
    • Blueprints. aat
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
    • Slides Color. gmgpc
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.